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Which microscopic organism caused the Black Death?
The bacterium Yersinia pestis caused the Black Death by spreading via fleas on rodents. It killed millions in the 14th century but is now treatable with antibiotics.
Which insect spread the Black Death to humans?
The plague bacterium Yersinia pestis blocks a flea's digestive tract, causing it to starve. To feed, the flea bites humans and regurgitates the bacteria into the wound.
What were the painful swellings caused by the Black Death?
Buboes were inflamed lymph nodes that typically appeared in the groin, armpits, or neck. They could grow as large as an egg and often turned black due to internal bleeding.
Which continent was the source of the Black Death?
The Black Death was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which originated in Central Asia and spread west via the Silk Road and maritime trade routes.
How did the Black Death change peasant wages?
The severe labor shortage created by the plague gave surviving peasants the leverage to demand higher pay and negotiate for better treatment from landowners.